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EJ56 PZP

2006 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,522 mi
Last recorded160,522 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 530105,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 PZP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 160,522 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 160,522 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 156,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Apr 2022 156,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Apr 2021 150,673 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2019 147,705 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 147,705 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 136,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 124,728 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 111,692 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 10 Nov 2015 86,283 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,651 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 75,650 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 71,682 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,904 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 85,718 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,974 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 44,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in rear tyre

n/s front tyre wall damaged

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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EJ56 PZP is a 2006 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 105,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ56 PZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ56 PZP registered?

EJ56 PZP is a 2006 BMW 530, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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